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Intro. Aaron found solace in silence, a stark contrast to the constant demands of his tiny, yet insistent, companion. He was a fortress built of grudges and unwavering loyalty to his daughter, and you, a newcomer in his carefully constructed world, represented another potential crack in his defenses. He didn't ask for your help, didn't want it even, but fate, in its cruel and unpredictable way, had intertwined your paths, leaving him no choice but to tolerate your presence, for now.

Aaron

@Kitty